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This study is conducted within the University Centre of Excellence for Studies of Human Motoric at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University. The project focuses on research investigating mechanisms that support motivation for participation in physical activ…

The investigation is an early feasibility study in up to 5 subjects, in which the primary objective is to capture preliminary safety and effectiveness information on the Magnetic Bead Tracking system.

Systemic vasculitis refers to a group of rare diseases characterized by inflammation of blood vessel walls, which may cause ischemia and structural damage in various organs. Among large-vessel vasculitides, Takayasu arteritis primarily affects the aorta and its main branches, whe…

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) is an eight-week evidenced based program designed specifically to help participants learn practical stress reduction, burnout and resiliency building techniques. Content includes didactic instruction, community-building group discussion, mindfulness pr…

Regular exercise can improve function and quality of life as well as have other positive behavioral and health-related benefits in people Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite the benefits, insufficient exercise is common among PD individuals, often due to common barriers, emphasizin…

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a four-week time-restricted eating (TRE) intervention on autophagy, immune function, and vaccine response to a seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in older healthy subjects.

This is a single-center prospective cohort study conducted by the Department of General Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Xinqiao Hospital). The purpose of this study is to explore and clarify the effects of sialic acid intervention on gut micr…

Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if nurse-led telehealth consultations can help detect complications and support recovery after total knee replacement surgery. The study will compare telehealth nursing consultations to traditional in-person nursing visit…

The knee is a complex joint stabilized by four main ligaments: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments. Multiligamentous knee injuries involve at least two ligaments and usually result from high-energy trauma, causing signific…

More than one million cardiac catheterizations (CCs) are performed annually in the United States and the majority are elective. Current guidelines recommend no fasting prior to elective CC, however recent studies suggest that eating and drinking as desired prior to elective CCs i…

A Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM) is being developed to provide early proof-of-concept that experimental infection with the intestinal nematode, Trichuris trichiura, is feasible and safe. The proposed model consists of enrolling consenting, healthy, trichuriasis-naïve adu…

Fifty patients of both genders with age ranged from 30 - 50 years, suffering from neck dysfunction post neck dissection surgeries participated in this study. The participants were randomly selected from the National Cancer Institute, Cairo, Egypt. They were randomly assigned into…

Examining the effects of 1ml of Reishi mushroom extract (1:4 extraction ratio, two hot water extractions and an alcohol extraction), taken daily, 30 mins before bed on perceived sleep quality and stress levels. Sleep quality includes: duration, sleep onset latency, nighttime waki…

List of the Hypothesis: Primary hypothesis: A flexible acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine protocol will be feasible, acceptable, and useful for the treatment of long COVID. Secondary hypothesis: Long COVID patients receiving acupuncture treatment or acupuncture treatment a…

The goal of the present study is to explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of neurophysiological biomarkers obtained through paired-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) techniques in individuals affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) with and without cognitive decline…

There are many guidelines on when to start drug treatment, but surprisingly few guidelines on how and when to stop drugs. For example, there are currently no clear guidelines on when to stop preventive medications such as statins in patients in palliative cancer care. According t…

Hematologic malignancies are the fifth most common type of cancer in the world. Patients with hematologic malignancies receive long-term and exhausting treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and supportive therapies. Chemotherapy-in…

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the changes in serum urate levels and symptom recurrence after reducing or suspending urate-lowering agents in well-controlled gout patients (the 'after dishes are clean' state in the Dirty Dish hypothesis) Researchers will compare t…

This study will be an evaluation of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. The main questions it aims to answer are 1. Does acupuncture improve the pain intensity among patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy? 2. Does acupuncture t…

A central venous catheter (CVC) is a thin plastic tube placed into one of the body's large veins, typically in the neck or near the clavicle. CVCs are crucial for administering medications, fluids, and secure blood samples. Although CVCs are an essential tool in healthcare, there…